HP V300 User Manual

Compaq Armada V300

Notice / Using this Guide / Index

Series of Personal Computers

Reference Guide

Getting Started Taking a Look at the Computer Using the Keyboard Using Battery Packs Managing Power Working with Removeable Drives and

Device Bays Using an Internal Modem (Available

on Select Models) Connecting External Devices Using PC Cards Using Audio Features Upgrading the Computer Maintenance and Travel Guidelines Security Features Intelligent Manageability Computer Setup and Diagnostics

Utilities Troubleshooting Customer Support Regulatory Notices Electrostatic Discharge Specifications

Getting Started

Finding Assistance Identifying Packing Box Contents

Taking A Look At the Computer

Front Components Left Side Components Right Side Components Rear Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Lights

Using the Keyboard

Using the TouchPad Using Hotkeys Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

Using Battery Packs

Learning About Battery Packs Using a New Battery Pack Charging Battery Packs Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Maximizing Battery Pack Life Recycling Used Battery Packs System Beeps

Managing Power

Selecting a Power Source Using Suspend (Standby) and Hibernation Managing Low-Battery Conditions Charging a Battery Pack Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Calibrating a Battery Pack Using Power Preferences Conserving Battery Power

Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays

Bay Configuration Caring for Removable Drives Selecting Diskettes MultiBay Devices

Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)

Connecting the Modem Cable Selecting Communication Software Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers Uninstalling the Modem Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally

Connecting External Devices

Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard Connecting an External Monitor Connecting a Television Monitor Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device Connecting a Serial Printer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared Equipment Connecting USB Peripherals Connecting to a Port Replicator

Using PC Cards

PC Card Types Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card PC Card Device Drivers Changing PC Card Settings Managing PC Card Power Zoomed Video Stopping a PC Card

Using Audio Features

Identifying the Audio Components Using Internal and External Microphones Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones Controlling Audio Volume Speaker Ports

Upgrading the Computer

Upgrading System Memory Upgrading the Hard Drive Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter Adding an Internal Modem

Maintenance & Travel Guidelines

Updating the System Reinstalling Software Caring for the Computer Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel Traveling with the Computer

Security Features

Types of Security Using the Cable Lock Using the Power-On Password Using Quick Controls Using the Setup Password Enabling and Disabling Devices DriveLock Overview

Intelligent Manageability

Intelligent Manageability Overview Asset Management Fault Management Security Management Configuration Management

Computer Setup and Diagnostics Utilities

Selecting Computer Setup or Diagnostics for Windows Using Computer Setup Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Checklist Audio Battery CD-ROM Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Diskette Drive and SuperDisk LS-120 Drive Hard Drive Hardware Installation Keyboard Memory Modem PC Card Power Printer Screen Software Application Pointing Device Infrared

Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

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OMPAQ ARMADA

EFERENCE GUIDE

First Edition September 1999 Part Number 141356-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

V300 S

ERIES OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS

CONTENTS

preface

USING THIS GUIDE

chapter 1

GETTING STARTED

Finding Assistance....................................................................... 1-1

Identifying Packing Box Contents................................................1-2

chapter 2

TAKING A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER

Front Components........................................................................2-1

Left Side Components.................................................................. 2-3

Right Side Components................................................................2-4

Rear Components......................................................................... 2-6

Bottom Components .................................................................... 2-7

Status Indicator Lights ................................................................. 2-8

chapter 3

USING THE KEYBOARD

Using the TouchPad..................................................................... 3-1

Identifying TouchPad Components ..........................................3-2

Navigating with the TouchPad .................................................3-3

Setting TouchPad Preferences..................................................3-3

Using Hotkeys.............................................................................. 3-4

Switching the Image................................................................. 3-5

Adjusting System Volume ....................................................... 3-5

Initiating Quick Controls..........................................................3-6

Setting a Power Conservation Level......................................... 3-6

Viewing Battery Status ............................................................ 3-6

Adjusting Panel Contrast..........................................................3-6

Adjusting Brightness................................................................3-7

Displaying System Information................................................ 3-7

Stretching Text......................................................................... 3-7

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Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad .........................................3-8

Toggling the Keypad On and Off..............................................3-8

Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys ..........................3-9

Enabling the Keypad at Startup ................................................3-9

chapter 4

USING BATTERY PACKS

Learning About Battery Packs......................................................4-1

Using a New Battery Pack............................................................4-2

Charging Battery Packs ................................................................4-2

Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack........................4-3

Removing the Primary Battery Pack.........................................4-3

Inserting the Primary Battery Pack ...........................................4-4

Storing a Battery Pack..................................................................4-5

Maximizing Battery Pack Life......................................................4-5

Recycling Used Battery Packs......................................................4-6

System Beeps...............................................................................4-6

Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light.............................4-6

Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light............................4-7

Turning Beeps On or Off ..........................................................4-7

chapter 5

MANAGING POWER

Selecting a Power Source .............................................................5-1

Using Suspend (Standby) and Hibernation....................................5-2

Managing Low-Battery Conditions ...............................................5-5

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions.........................................5-5

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions...........................................5-6

Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical

Low-Battery Condition.............................................................5-6

Charging a Battery Pack...............................................................5-7

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack......................................5-8

Using the Battery Status Tab....................................................5-8

Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon...........................5-8

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab..................................... 5-10

Calibrating a Battery Pack..........................................................5-10

Running a Calibration ............................................................5-11

Stopping a Calibration............................................................ 5-12

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Using Power Preferences ............................................................5-13

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 and

Windows NT 4.0....................................................................5-14

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98 .............................5-16

Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off............................5-17

Conserving Battery Power ..........................................................5-17

Battery Power Conservation Checklist ................................... 5-17

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95.............................5-18

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98.............................5-18

Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0......................5-18

chapter 6

WORKING WITH REMOVABLE DRIVES AND DEVICE BAYS

Bay Configuration ........................................................................6-1

Caring for Removable Drives.......................................................6-2

Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot....................... 6-3

Selecting Diskettes.......................................................................6-4

MultiBay Devices ........................................................................ 6-5

Inserting a MultiBay Device..................................................... 6-5

Removing a MultiBay Device.................................................. 6-6

Using the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive ......................6-7

Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc ..........................................6-8

Using the LS-120 Drive ...........................................................6-8

Using the Second Battery Pack................................................. 6-8

chapter 7

USING AN INTERNAL MODEM (AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS)

Connecting the Modem Cable ......................................................7-1

Selecting Communication Software..............................................7-2

Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers..............................7-3

Uninstalling the Modem............................................................... 7-3

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally.......................7-3

Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter...............................7-3

Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration.................7-4

Travel Connection Checklist....................................................7-5

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chapter 8

CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard.................................8-1

Connecting an External Monitor...................................................8-1

Connecting a Television Monitor..................................................8-2

Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device ...............8-3

Connecting a Serial Printer...........................................................8-3

Connecting a Parallel Printer ........................................................8-3

Connecting Infrared Equipment....................................................8-4

Configuring the Infrared Port....................................................8-4

Enabling the Infrared Port ........................................................8-5

Connecting USB Peripherals ........................................................8-6

Connecting to a Port Replicator....................................................8-6

chapter 9

USING PC CARDS

PC Card Types.............................................................................9-1

Inserting a PC Card ......................................................................9-1

Removing a PC Card....................................................................9-3

PC Card Device Drivers ...............................................................9-4

Changing PC Card Settings..........................................................9-4

Managing PC Card Power ............................................................9-4

Zoomed Video..............................................................................9-5

Stopping a PC Card......................................................................9-5

chapter 10

USING AUDIO FEATURES

Identifying the Audio Components............................................. 10-1

Using Internal and External Microphones...................................10-2

Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones......................10-3

Controlling Audio Volume......................................................... 10-3

Speaker Ports..............................................................................10-4

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chapter 11

UPGRADING THE COMPUTER

Upgrading System Memory........................................................11-1

Checking the Amount of Memory..........................................11-1

Obtaining an Optional Memory Expansion Board ..................11-2

Inserting a Memory Expansion Board .................................... 11-2

Removing a Memory Expansion Board..................................11-4

Upgrading the Hard Drive..........................................................11-6

Removing and Inserting the Primary Hard Drive....................11-6

Attaching a Hard Drive Adapter.................................................11-6

Adding an Internal Modem.........................................................11-6

chapter 12

MAINTENANCE & TRAVEL GUIDELINES

Updating the System..................................................................12-1

Obtaining Customized Update Information with

Info Messenger ......................................................................12-1

Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements by

Subscription...........................................................................12-1

Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site ...12-2

Ordering Preinstalled Software...............................................12-2

Updating the System ROM ....................................................12-2

Reinstalling Software.................................................................12-4

Caring for the Computer.............................................................12-4

Preparing the Computer for Shipping or Travel..........................12-5

Traveling with the Computer ......................................................12-5

chapter 13

SECURITY FEATURES

Types of Security.......................................................................13-1

Using the Cable Lock.................................................................13-2

Using the Power-On Password ...................................................13-3

Establishing the Power-On Password .....................................13-3

Entering a Power-On Password..............................................13-3

Changing the Power-On Password ......................................... 13-4

Deleting the Power-On Password...........................................13-5

If You Forget Your Power-On Password................................13-5

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Using Quick Controls.................................................................13-6

Enabling Quick Controls........................................................13-6

Initiating Quick Controls........................................................13-6

Using the Setup Password ..........................................................13-7

Establishing the Setup Password ............................................13-7

Entering the Setup Password .................................................. 13-8

Changing the Setup Password.................................................13-8

Deleting the Setup Password .................................................. 13-9

Enabling and Disabling Devices.................................................13-9

DriveLock Overview................................................................ 13-10

User and Master Passwords Overview..................................13-10

Establishing DriveLock Protection .......................................13-11

Changing the User or Master Password ................................13-12

Removing DriveLock Protection ..........................................13-13

chapter 14

INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY

Intelligent Manageability Overview............................................14-1

Asset Management ..................................................................... 14-2

Fault Management......................................................................14-2

Fault Management Alerts .......................................................14-3

Security Management................................................................. 14-3

Configuration Management ........................................................ 14-4

chapter 15

COMPUTER SETUP AND DIAGNOSTICS UTILITIES

Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for

Windows.................................................................................... 15-1

Using Computer Setup ...............................................................15-2

Selecting from the File Menu ................................................. 15-3

Selecting from the Security Menu...........................................15-4

Selecting from the Advanced Menu........................................15-5

Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows ...................................15-6

Displaying System Information..............................................15-6

Running a Diagnostic Test .....................................................15-6

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chapter 16

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Checklist..........................................................16-1

Solving Software Application Problems...............................16-26

appendix A

COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Preparing to Call Technical Support............................................A-1

Worldwide Telephone Numbers..................................................A-2

appendix B

REGULATORY NOTICES

Regulatory Agency Series Numbers ............................................ B-1

Federal Communications Commission Notice.............................B-2

Modifications..........................................................................B-2

Cables.....................................................................................B-2

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the

FCC Logo (United States only)...............................................B-2

Canadian Notice..........................................................................B-3

Avis Canadien.............................................................................B-3

European Notice.......................................................................... B-3

Japanese Notice ........................................................................... B-4

German Ergonomics Notice.........................................................B-4

Airline Travel Notice...................................................................B-4

Energy Star Compliance .............................................................. B-4

Battery Notice............................................................................. B-4

Power Cords................................................................................B-5

Laser Safety ................................................................................ B-6

CDRH Regulations ................................................................. B-6

Safety Precautions for Modems................................................... B-7

U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems......................... B-7

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991...............................B-9

Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems.................B-9

New Zealand Modem Statements .............................................. B-10

Macrovision Corporation Notice ...............................................B-12

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appendix C

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge...............................................C-1

When Handling Removable Drives..........................................C-1

When Installing Internal Components......................................C-1

Grounding Methods.....................................................................C-2

appendix D

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX................................................................................................. I-1

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preface

SING THIS GUIDE

Some or all of the following format conventions are used in this

guide to distinguish elements of text:

Names of keys are shown in bold type as they appear on the

■

keyboard, for example, Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by

■

the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example,

Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown

■

here: An arrow symbol is used to separate icons or menu options

■

that you should select in succession; for example, click the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl Panel.

install

a:\install.

Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.

When you need to type information without pressing the

■

key, you are directed to “type” the information. When you need to type information and press the

■

you are directed to “enter” the information.

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights,

NOTE:

or additional information.

IMPORTANT:

information or specific instructions.

Text set off in this manner presents clarifying

WARNING:

follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION:

directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

Using This Guide xiii

Enter

key,

chapter

ETTING STARTED

Finding Assistance

For setup instructions, refer to the setup poster included with

■

the computer. To access the online reference guide to the computer:

■

Install the Armada Reference Guide onto your hard drive

❏

from the QuickRestore CD-ROM included with the computer.

or View the Armada Reference Guide from the QuickRestore

❏

CD-ROM.

To access additional information about the computer:

■

Select StartÆCompaq Information Center.

❏

Go to the Compaq Internet site at

❏

To contact Compaq customer support, refer to Appendix A in

■

this Reference Guide.

http://www.compaq.com.

Getting Started 1-1

Identifying Packing Box Contents

The contents of the packing box vary according to your geographic region and according to the computer hardware configuration that you ordered.

The following picture and component list identify the standard components included with most computer models.

As you unpack the box, make sure you have received all of the standard and optional components that you ordered.

1-2 Getting Started

Identifying Hardware Components

Component Function

Computer Compaq Armada Personal Computer.

Hard drive (inserted in

computer hard drive bay)

Battery pack (inserted in

computer battery bay)

Weight saver Protects a vacant MultiBay.

Power cord Connects AC Adapter to AC electrical

AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

Modem cable (internal

modem models only) Country-specific modem

adapter (provided with internal modem models by region as required)

Security screws Contains tamper-resistant security

3-to-2-prong plug adapter

(Japan only)

*In Windows 98 the term

Primary hard drive when used in hard drive bay. Can also be used with an adapter in the MultiBay.

Primary battery pack. NOTE: The battery pack can be charged

and used as shipped, but battery charge displays will not be accurate until the battery pack is calibrated.

NOTE: A weight saver can be inserted or removed while the computer is on, off, in Hibernation, or in Suspend.*

outlet.

Connects modem to RJ-11 telephone jack or to a country-specific adapter.

Adapts modem cable for use with nonRJ-11 telephone jacks.

screws for hard drive. Adapts the power cord for use with a

2-prong electrical outlet.

Standby

replaces the term

Suspend.

WARNING:

fire, or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding

■

To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,

plug is an important safety feature. Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet

■

that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power

■

cord from the electrical outlet. Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so

■

that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Getting Started 1-3

chapter

Taking a Look

OMPUTER

Front Components

Component Function

Power switch Slides to turn the computer on or off.

Standby/Suspend switch Initiates and exits Suspend. Turns on

AT THE

While working in Windows, click StartÆShut Down to exit the operating system and turn off the computer.

the computer if it is off. When used with the Fn key on the computer, the Suspend button initiates Hibernation.

Continued

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-1

Front Components

Continued

Component Function

Stereo speakers Built-in speakers for high-quality

Battery light Indicates the battery is charging

Suspend light Blinks every four seconds. This

Volume control buttons Controls the speaker volume.

MultiBay Accepts a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive,

Speaker ports Integrated tuned loudspeaker ports

TouchPad Provides integrated pointing device

Left and right TouchPad buttons

Diskette drive Accepts 3.5-inch/8.89-cm diskettes in

stereo sound and a multimedia sound system.

when light is on. If the light is off, the battery is not charging. A blinking light indicates a battery problem.

indicates the computer is in suspend mode.

SuperDisk LS-120 drive, second hard drive, second battery pack, or a weight saver.

that allow airflow to and from the internal stereo speakers.

functions. Function like the left-click and right-

click buttons of an external mouse. Used with the TouchPad, the TouchPad button drags and highlights.

a fixed drive bay.

2-2 Taking a Look at the Computer

Left Side Components

Component Function

Tilt foot Retractable feet on the rear base of

Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

the computer that open and lock into place in order to angle the keyboard to a more comfortable position.

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-3

Right Side Components

Component Function

PC Card slot Slot that supports Type III PC Cards,

Microphone jack Connects to an external microphone.

Stereo

speaker/headphone jack Lock provision Accepts an anti-theft cable that

RJ-45 jack Connects the Ethernet cable (NIC) to

RJ-11 jack Connects the RJ-11 modem cable to

such as modem, hard drive, or network cards. This slot accepts 16bit PC Cards and 32-bit Cardbus Cards.

Connects to a headphone or external speakers.

secures the computer to a fixed object.

the computer. Available on models with an internal NIC/modem combination

the computer. Available on models with an internal modem

Continued

2-4 Taking a Look at the Computer

Right Side Components

Continued

Component Function

Infrared port Infrared signals for communicating

with another computer. Links to another IrDA-compliant device for wireless communication.

Composite TV-Out jack Connects a television to the

computer.

Tilt foot Retractable feet on the rear base of

the computer that open and lock into place in order to angle the keyboard to a more comfortable position.

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-5

Rear Components

Component Function

Power connector Connects to an AC adapter when the

USB connector Allows connection to Universal Serial

Serial connector Connects an optional external serial

External monitor

connector

Docking connector A 176-pin expansion bus connector

Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device

Keyboard/Mouse

connector

battery or charge battery are not operating.

Bus (USB) devices, such as a keyboard or mouse, or to a camera for video conferencing.

device such as a mouse or printer. Connects an optional external

display, such as an external CRT monitor.

that connects the computer to the optional port replicator.

such as a printer. Connects an external mouse or

keyboard.

2-6 Taking a Look at the Computer

Bottom Components

Component Function

Modem compartment Provides access to the internal

Keyboard security screw Keeps the keyboard secured to the

Hard drive release latch Releases the hard drive.

Hard drive compartment Provides access to the primary hard

Battery release latch Releases the primary battery pack.

MultiBay release latch Releases the MultiBay device from

modem. The modem is available on select models and as an option for other models.

computer.

drive. A security screw prevents unauthorized access to the hard drive. Use a standard screw driver to remove the screw.

the MultiBay.

Taking a Look at the Computer 2-7

Status Indicator Lights

The five lights located above the keyboard indicate system operations and status.

Status Indicator Lights

Light Function

Hard drive/CD-ROM drive

light indicator

Diskette drive light

indicator Num Lock On: embedded numeric keypad is

Caps Lock On: Caps Lock function is on.

Scroll Lock On: Scroll Lock key function is on.

Turns on when the hard drive, optional CD-ROM drive, or optional DVD-ROM drive is accessed.

Turns on when the diskette drive is accessed.

active.

2-8 Taking a Look at the Computer

chapter

SING THE KEYBOARD

Using the TouchPad

The built-in TouchPad functions with any software that supports a

Microsoft-compatible mouse.

NOTE:

If you are using software that does not support a Microsoftcompatible mouse, select AdvancedÆDevice Options in Computer Setup, then select the Disable Multiple Pointing Devices check box.

Using the Keyboard 3-1

Identifying TouchPad Components

1 TouchPad 3 Right TouchPad button 2 Left TouchPad button

3-2 Using the Keyboard

Navigating with the TouchPad

TouchPad Procedures

Task Procedure

Move the cursor Move your finger directionally across the

TouchPad surface.

Increase or decrease cursor speed

Right-, left-, or center-click or double-click

Highlight an item* Press down on the TouchPad as you move

Select text or an object* Position the cursor over the highlighted

Activate a selection* Position the cursor over the selection, then

Select, then drag and drop an item*

*To perform this task exactly as you would with an external mouse, use the left pointing-device button like the left button of an external mouse.

Increase or decrease finger speed across the TouchPad surface.

Press the right or left TouchPad button as you would the corresponding button on an external mouse.

the cursor over the item.

text or object, then quickly tap the TouchPad once.

quickly tap the TouchPad twice. NOTE: To select and activate a preference,

first tap the preference once to select it, then tap the preference twice to activate it.

Press down on the TouchPad as you move the cursor over the item, then drag the item to the new location. To drop the item, release the pressure.

Setting TouchPad Preferences

To access all TouchPad features and settings, including mouse trails, cursor speed, double-click space, and Windows 98 singleclick mode, select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆMouse.

Using the Keyboard 3-3

Using Hotkeys

Hotkeys are preset combinations of the key that activate frequently used system functions. The icons on the function keys

F4-F10

Fn+T

3, and

these functions.

To use hotkeys on an external keyboard, which does not have

■

key, press the

Scroll Lock

key twice, then the second key

only of the hotkeys combination. For example, to use the

Fn+F10

NOTE:

hotkeys, press

Fn+F6

The

Scroll LockÆScroll Lock+F10.

hotkeys cannot be used on an external

keyboard connected through a USB connector.

To close a window opened with hotkeys, use standard

■

Windows procedures or press the hotkeys.

key 1 plus a second

Fn+Esc

4 represent

Hotkeys Quick Reference

Task Hotkeys

Switch the image Fn+F4 Adjust system volume Fn+F5

3-4 Using the Keyboard

Continued

Hotkeys Quick Reference

Continued

Task Hotkeys

Initiate Quick Controls Fn+F6 Set a power conservation level Fn+F7 View battery status Fn+F8 Adjust panel contrast Fn+F9 Adjust screen brightness Fn+F10 Display system information Fn+Esc Stretch text Fn+T

Switching the Image

Fn+F4

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 toggle image among the computer display, an external display, and simultaneous display. The external display can be connected through the external monitor connector or the video-out jack.

Fn+F4

In Windows 98 toggle

to switch the image between the computer display and an external display that is connected to the external monitor connector.

to switch the

When MultiMonitor is enabled, press

■

Fn+F4

to turn off the

external display and disable MultiMonitor. When MultiMonitor is disabled, toggle

■

Fn+F4

to switch the image among the computer display, the external display, and simultaneous display.

Adjusting System Volume

To adjust system volume:

■

Fn+F5

Press

❏

keyboard arrow keys. or Press the front-mounted volume control buttons. See Front

❏

Components in Chapter 2.

To mute or restore volume:

■

Press

❏

or Press

❏

using the on-screen slide button or the

Fn+F5+M

Fn+F5,

then select or clear the Mute check box.

Using the Keyboard 3-5

Initiating Quick Controls

Quick Controls are security features that can disable the keyboard and pointing device and clear the screen. Before you can use Quick Controls, set a power-on password and enable Quick Control preferences. For instructions, refer to Chapter 13.

To initiate Quick Controls, press

■

To exit Quick Controls, enter your power-on password.

■

The

hotkeys cannot be used on an external keyboard

Fn+F6

Fn+F6.

connected through a USB connector on the computer or an optional docking base.

Setting a Power Conservation Level

In Windows 98

press

In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

Battery Conservation Settings window. Select one of the following preset battery conservation levels:

High—Maximizes running time from a single charge.

■

Medium—Balances system performance with running time.

■

None (Drain)—Runs the computer at full power.

■

to open the Power Schemes window.

Fn+F7

to open the

press

Viewing Battery Status

Fn+F8

Press packs are listed by location.

To display the location of a listed battery, select the

■

corresponding battery icon. A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the

■

battery pack in that location is charging.

to view the status of all installed batteries. Battery

Adjusting Panel Contrast

Fn+F9

Press with an on-screen slide button or with the arrow keys. This feature is only available to select models.

3-6 Using the Keyboard

to adjust the panel contrast of the computer screen

Adjusting Brightness

Press

Fn+F10

to adjust the brightness of the computer screen

with an on-screen slide button or with the arrow keys.

Displaying System Information

Fn+Esc

Press

to display information about system hardware

components and software version numbers.

NOTE:

The number beside System BIOS is the version number of

your system ROM.

Stretching Text

When the computer is running MS-DOS under Windows and the desktop area resolution is set lower than the display resolution,

Fn+T

press stretches the text to fill more of the screen, and not stretched. Text Stretch is the default.

to toggle the image between Text Stretch, which

Using the Keyboard 3-7

Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad

Toggling the Keypad On and Off

To convert the embedded numeric keypad section 1 of the

■

computer keyboard to a numeric keypad, press

When the embedded numeric keypad is enabled, the

❏

characters upper-right on the keypad keys are active and the num lock light is on.

To disable the embedded numeric keypad, toggle

❏

Fn+Num Lk.

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The embedded numeric keypad cannot be enabled while an optional external keyboard or numeric keypad is connected to the computer.

Fn+Num Lk 2.

3-8 Using the Keyboard

Operating the Keypad Keys as Standard Keys

To use the embedded numeric keypad keys as standard keyboard keys while the keypad is enabled:

Press and hold Fn to use the keys as you would when typing in

■

lowercase. Press and hold

■

Fn+Shift

to use the keys as you would when

typing in uppercase.

Enabling the Keypad at Startup

To set the computer to start up with the embedded

■

numeric keypad enabled

1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press

blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

To change the language, press

❏

For navigation instructions, press

❏

2. Select AdvancedÆDevice Options, then press

3. Toggle the field beside Num Lock State at Boot to On, then

F10.

press

4. To save your preferences, then close Computer Setup and

restart the computer, select FileÆSave Changes and Exit, then press

Enter.

5. When you are prompted to confirm your action, press

■

To disable the embedded numeric keypad at startup— Repeat the above procedure with the Num Lock State at Boot field toggled Off.

—

F10

F2.

F1.

when the

Enter.

F10.

NOTE:

The embedded numeric keypad can be enabled or disabled

Fn+Num Lk

with

in either startup state.

Using the Keyboard 3-9

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SING BATTERY PACKS

Learning About Battery Packs

The computer accommodates up to two rechargeable battery packs at one time. Battery packs are supported in the:

Battery bay in the computer (primary battery pack)

■

MultiBay in the computer (second battery pack)

■

With the computer turned off, each battery pack will recharge in less than three hours. With the computer turned on, each battery pack will recharge in less than five hours.

If two fully charged battery packs are installed, one can be removed while the computer is on without affecting system operation. With only one battery pack installed, turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation before removing a battery, or connect to external AC power before removing the battery pack. For more information on using Hibernation, see Chapter 5.

Before removing a battery pack when the computer is in suspend, ensure that the computer is connected to a fully charged battery pack or AC power source. For more information on using Suspend, see Chapter 5.

WARNING:

There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60qC. Replace only with the Compaq spare designated for this product.

Your computer contains a lithium-ion battery pack.

Using Battery Packs 4-1

WARNING:

disposed of with general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq Partners, or other agents.

Batteries/battery packs and accumulators should not be

Using a New Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack in the computer's battery bay or a MultiBay while connected to an external power source or while docked in the optional port replicator.

You can also charge up to two battery packs in the optional battery charger. However the battery charger has only one slot for the main battery and one slot for the MultiBay. Therefore, you can only charge two battery packs at one time if one is the main battery and the other battery is for the MultiBay.

IMPORTANT:

used for the first time. The battery pack will work without being fully charged, but the battery gauge will not show an accurate charge until the battery pack receives its first full charge.

A new battery pack should be fully charged before it is

Charging Battery Packs

Battery packs charge in the following sequence:

1. The primary battery in the computer battery bay

2. A second battery pack in the computer MultiBay

Battery packs are discharged in the reverse order, with the battery pack in the MultiBay depleted first. See Chapter 2 for bay locations.

To charge battery packs, follow these steps:

1. With battery packs in the battery bay and/or MultiBay, connect the power cord to the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet.

2. Turn on the computer if you want to use it while the battery packs are charging.

4-2 Using Battery Packs

NOTE:

The battery charge light is the right light on the front edge of the computer. It turns on (solid) when a battery pack (in the battery bay or MultiBay) is charging. It turns off when fully charged. It blinks in a low-battery condition.

When the battery charge light turns off, the battery packs are fully charged.

Inserting and Removing the Primary Battery Pack

Removing the Primary Battery Pack

CAUTION:

source of power to the computer, initiate Hibernation or connect the computer to external power before removing the battery.

1. Pull forward on the primary battery release latch to release the battery pack.

2. Remove the battery pack from the primary battery bay.

If the battery pack you are about to remove is the only

Using Battery Packs 4-3

Inserting the Primary Battery Pack

CAUTION:

source of power to the computer, initiate Hibernation or connect the computer to external power before removing the battery.

If the battery pack you are about to remove is the only

Insert a battery pack into the battery bay with the large label on the battery pack facing up and the battery contacts facing in. Push the battery pack into the battery bay until it is firmly seated.

See Chapter 6 to insert and remove battery packs to and

NOTE:

from the MultiBay.

4-4 Using Battery Packs

Storing a Battery Pack

CAUTION:

high temperatures for extended periods of time.

To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to

If the computer will be unused and unplugged from an external power source for more than two weeks, remove and store the battery packs.

Proper storage procedures reduce the self-discharge rate of a battery pack. Store a battery pack in a cool, dry place within the following temperature ranges.

Recommended Battery Pack Storage Temperatures

Storage Time Temperature Range °F Temperature Range °C

Less than 1 month

No more than 3 months

Unlimited 32°– 86° 0°–30°

32°–122° 0°–50°

32°–104° 0°–40°

Maximizing Battery Pack Life

Battery pack operating time varies depending on the system components, options, and applications used. Battery operating time can increase by as much as 50 percent by controlling the energy used by the computer and the energy stored in the battery pack.

NOTE:

he display, processor, and drive components use the

majority of battery power. To maximize battery pack life, use the following guidelines:

Select the High level of power management (not available

■

under Windows 98). See Chapter 5 for more information on power management.

Initiate Suspend or Hibernation or turn the computer off when

■

you are not using it. Reduce the display brightness and select a shorter screen save

■

timeout. Keep a battery pack in the computer when you are using the

■

computer with external power.

Using Battery Packs 4-5

Disconnect external equipment that does not have its own

■

power source. (External equipment connected to the computer drains the battery pack.)

Exit modem programs when you are not using them.

■

Remove a PC Card when you are not using it.

■

When storing the computer for more than two weeks, remove

■

battery packs and store them separately to reduce the discharge rate and increase battery life.

Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when it is not in use.

■

High temperatures cause a battery pack to lose its charge more quickly and reduce battery pack life. For more information on storing battery packs, see "Storing a Battery Pack" in this chapter.

Format diskettes while using external power when possible.

■

(Formatting diskettes increases the drain on a battery pack.)

Recycling Used Battery Packs

To find out if the battery pack recycling program is available in your area, check the worldwide telephone numbers. If a number for recycling is not listed for your area, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

System Beeps

Beeps with a Blinking Battery Charge Light

When the computer beeps while the battery charge light is blinking, the computer has entered a low battery condition.

CAUTION:

little battery charge remains. Save your information and take immediate action to resolve the low battery condition.

See “Turning Beeps On or Off” in this chapter to avoid being alerted with system beeps.

4-6 Using Battery Packs

When you are alerted of a low battery condition, very

Beeps with a Blinking Power/Suspend Light

When the computer beeps while the Power/Suspend light is blinking, the computer has initiated Suspend. See Chapter 5 for more information on using Suspend.

NOTE:

When the computer is in Suspend and a low battery condition occurs, you cannot press the power button or suspend button to exit Suspend. Connect the computer to AC power until a fully charged battery is available.

See the following section “Turning Beeps On or Off,” to avoid being alerted with system beeps.

Turning Beeps On or Off

Based on the type of beeps to be turned on or off, do one of the following:

To enable or disable PC Card beeps, click Control PanelÆ

■

double-click PC Card iconÆGlobal Settings tab, then click the Disable PC Card Sound Effects box.

To toggle all system beeps on or off, use the Computer Setup

■

Utility. The following beeps are affected (see Chapter 15 for more information on using Computer Setup):

Low battery warning beeps

❏

Power-On Self-Test (POST) beeps

❏

Suspend beeps

❏

To disable only low battery warning beeps, click StartÆ

■

SettingsÆControl PanelÆdouble-click PowerÆPower PropertiesÆConservation Settings tab. Then click the Warning Beeps Off button.

NOTE:

Application-specific beeps must be controlled through the application software.

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ANAGING POWER

Selecting a Power Source

Task Recommended Power Source

Work within installed software applications

Charge a battery pack inserted in the computer

Calibrate a battery pack External power supplied through

Modify system software External power supplied through

■

Charged battery pack inserted into the computer

■

External power supplied through

AC adapter

❏

Optional docking base

❏

Optional Automobile Power

❏

Adapter/Charger Optional Aircraft Power Adapter

❏

External power supplied through

■

AC adapter

■

Optional docking base

■

Optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger

■

Power cord or AC adapter

■

Optional docking base

AC adapter

NOTE:

If your external monitor is not Energy Star compliant, enabling monitor energy-saving features may cause video distortion when the screen save timeout occurs.

Managing Power 5-1

Using Suspend (Standby) and Hibernation

You will use the power switch 1, Suspend button 2,

key 3,

and the power/suspend light 4 as you turn the computer on or off or place it in Suspend (Standby) or Hibernation.

■

Suspend, called Standby in Windows 98, is an energy-saving feature that reduces power to system components that are not being used. When the computer is in Suspend (Standby), your work is saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared.

■

Hibernation is an energy-saving feature that saves all information in RAM to a hibernation file on the hard drive, then shuts down the computer.

If you are leaving your work, consider: If you plan to resume shortly—Initiating Suspend (Standby)

clears the screen, uses less power than leaving the computer on, and your work returns instantly to the screen when you press the suspend button. A fully charged battery pack can support Suspend (Standby) for up to a week, unless frequent charging and discharging has shortened battery pack life.

5-2 Managing Power

If the computer will be disconnected from external power for more than two weeks

—To extend the useful life of the battery pack, shut down the computer, then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry place.

If you plan to resume within two weeks

—Initiating Hibernation clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses less power than Suspend (Standby). Returning to work saved in Hibernation takes a little longer than returning to work placed in Suspend (Standby), but is much faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the computer. A fully charged battery pack supports Hibernation indefinitely.

Using Standby (Suspend) and Hibernation

Task Procedure Result

Turn the computer on from shutdown

Shut down the computer

Initiate Suspend*

*In Windows 98 the term **In Windows 98 the term

suspend button.

Slide power switch. Power/suspend* light turns on.

Operating system loads.

Shut down the computer.

■

Press suspend button.**

■

Select Stand by (Windows 98 only) on the shutdown menu.

Standby

sleep button

Power/suspend* light turns off. Operating system closes and

turns off all power. Computer turns off. Power/suspend* light blinks. System beeps twice. Screen clears.

replaces the term

Suspend.

Continued

Managing Power 5-3

Using Standby (Suspend) and Hibernation

Continued

Task Procedure Result

Exit Suspend*

Initiate Hibernation

Restore

■

Press suspend button.**

■

Slide power switch.

Press Fn + suspend button.**

Slide power switch. Power/suspend* light turns on. from Hibernation

*In Windows 98 the term

**In Windows 98 the term

suspend button.

Standby

sleep button

Power/suspend* light turns on. System beeps once. Your work returns to the screen.

Power/suspend* light turns off. System beeps twice. Screen clears.

System beeps once. Your work returns to the screen.

replaces the term

Suspend.

5-4 Managing Power

Managing Low-Battery Conditions

Identifying Low-Battery Conditions

When a battery pack that is the only source of power available

■

to the computer reaches a low-battery condition

The system beeps five times.

❏

The battery light 2 blinks.

❏

If the low-battery condition is not resolved, the computer will

■

enter a critical low-battery condition. In a critical low-battery condition,

If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in

❏

Suspend (Standby)—The computer beeps twice, then initiates Hibernation. Hibernation is enabled by default.

If Hibernation is disabled and the computer is on or in

❏

Suspend (Standby)—The computer beeps twice, and the power/suspend light 1 blinks. The computer remains briefly in Suspend (Standby), then shuts down and your unsaved work is lost.

Managing Power 5-5

Resolving Low-Battery Conditions

■

If external power is available, do one of the following—

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC

❏

adapter. Dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to

❏

external power. Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into

❏

the power connector on the computer and into a vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle.

Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power

❏

connector on the computer and into the in-seat power supply available on some commercial aircraft.

NOTE:

An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run

the computer, but cannot be used to charge a battery pack.

■

If a charged battery pack is available—Press the suspend button to initiate Suspend (Standby), then remove the discharged battery pack and insert a charged battery pack.

■

If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is available—

Fn +

❏

Press

the suspend button to initiate Hibernation or Save your work, then shut down the computer.

❏

Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving a Critical Low-Battery Condition

Slide the power switch. If the computer does not have enough power to restore your work:

1. Press

2. Insert a charged battery pack or connect the computer to

3. Slide the power switch.

5-6 Managing Power

Ctrl+Alt+Del

external power.

to abort the restoration.

Charging a Battery Pack

A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is available. These locations include the computer battery bay, MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base.

NOTE:

Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for two weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature.

■

If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—

External power can be supplied to the computer through the

❏

AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.

NOTE:

❏

An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be used to

charge a battery pack. The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery

pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

■

To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays—

Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level

❏

through normal use before charging it. When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.

❏

Before charging a new battery pack or a battery pack that

❏

has not been used for two weeks or more, calibrate the new battery pack or check the calibration on the unused battery pack.

Managing Power 5-7

Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack

The references in Windows 98 battery charge displays to a

NOTE:

“standard APM battery pack” apply to all battery packs that can be used in the computer.

Using the Battery Status Tab

To access the Battery Status tab, press the StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆpower icon (named Power, Power Management, or Compaq Power, depending on your operating system)ÆBattery Status tab.

To display the location of a listed battery, select the

■

corresponding battery icon. A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the

■

battery pack in that location is charging.

Using the Battery Meter or Power Meter Icon

The battery meter icon, called the power meter icon in Windows 98, changes shape to indicate whether the computer is running on external power or on a full, half-full, or nearly discharged battery pack.

To display the battery meter icon in the taskbar

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In Windows 95 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPowerÆPower tab, then select the Show Battery Meter on the Taskbar check box.

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In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower ManagementÆPower Meter tab, then select the Show Power Meter on the Taskbar check box.

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In Windows NT 4.0 the battery meter icon displays in the taskbar by default.

Fn+F8

hotkeys or select

5-8 Managing Power

When the battery meter or power meter icon is displayed in the taskbar, the icon can also be used as follows.

In Windows 95 and Windows 98



Task Procedure

View the total battery power remaining in the system.

Enable/disable an on-screen critical low-battery warning.

Access the Power tab in the Power Properties window.

Open battery meter in a popup window.

Display charge information as a percent of a full charge or as the run time remaining.

In Windows NT 4.0



Rest the cursor over the icon.

Left-click the icon, select or clear the Enable Low Battery Warning check box, then select OK.

Right-click the icon, select Adjust Power Properties, then press Enter.

Double-click the icon.

Left-click the icon, then select your preference in the popup window.

Task Procedure

View the total battery power remaining in the system.

Open the Compaq Power Properties window.

Rest the cursor over the icon.

Double-click or right-click the icon.

Managing Power 5-9

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab

The Power tab, called the Power Meter tab in Windows 98, is available in Windows 95 and Windows 98.

To access the tab

■

In Windows 95

❏

select StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel

PowerÆPower tab.

In Windows 98

❏

select StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel

Power ManagementÆPower Meter tab.

To view the combined percent of total power remaining in all

■

battery packs in the system, clear the Show the Status of All Batteries check box.

To view the percent of total power remaining in each battery

■

pack in the system, select the Show the Status of All Batteries check box. The two numbered icons correspond as follows to battery pack locations.

Computer battery bay

Computer MultiBay

Calibrating a Battery Pack

Calibration increases the accuracy of all battery charge displays. The calibration utility supports all battery packs that can be used

in the computer. Use the calibration utility both to check the calibration of a battery

pack and to calibrate or recalibrate a battery pack.

A battery pack cannot be calibrated unless the utility reports

■

that it needs calibration.

A new battery pack can be charged, then used to run the

❏

computer before the battery pack is calibrated. However, the amount of charge in the new battery pack cannot be reported accurately until the new battery pack has been calibrated.

Check the calibration of a used battery pack periodically

❏

and whenever battery charge displays seem inaccurate.

5-10 Managing Power

While a battery pack is being calibrated, it is fully charged,

■

then fully discharged.

A battery calibration icon in the taskbar displays an Up

❏

arrow during the charge phase and a Down arrow during the discharge phase.

A calibration cannot resume if the calibration is stopped or

❏

if the computer is shut down during a calibration. An interrupted calibration must be restarted.

After calibration, a battery pack must be charged before it

❏

can be used to run the computer.

The calibration utility calibrates one battery pack at a time

■

and can run in the background as you use the computer or overnight.

CAUTION:

remains connected to AC power throughout a calibration.

To prevent loss of work, ensure that the computer

Running a Calibration

1. If you are checking the calibration of a battery pack—

Insert the battery pack into the computer battery bay or a MultiBay.

If you are calibrating a battery pack—Insert the battery

pack into the computer battery bay or a MultiBay. Then connect the computer to external power with the AC adapter or dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to external power.

2. Access the Battery Calibration tab.

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In Windows 95 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPowerÆBattery Calibration tab.

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In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower ManagementÆBattery Calibration tab.

■

In Windows NT 4.0 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Calibration tab.

Managing Power 5-11

3. View the calibration reports in the Status column. The battery numbers in the Battery column correspond to the following locations:

Battery Number Battery Pack Location

Computer battery bay Computer MultiBay

4. Select any location number with “Needs calibration” beside it in the Status column.

5. Select the Start Calibration button.

Stopping a Calibration

Shut down the computer or select the Stop Calibration button on the Battery Calibration tab. The Stop Calibration button is visible only during a calibration.

5-12 Managing Power

Using Power Preferences

You can increase, decrease, and allocate the power used by the computer by setting power preferences.

Increasing power increases performance, while decreasing

■

power conserves energy and extends the running time from a battery pack.

By decreasing power to unused components and functions,

■

you can allocate more power to the components and functions that you are using.

Many power preferences consist of

A timeout is the period of inactivity before the system initiates

■

timeout

settings.

a power change or reduces power to a component. For example, the computer is preset to initiate Suspend (Standby) after a period of inactivity. The time interval between when you stop using the computer and when the computer initiates Suspend (Standby) is a Suspend (Standby) timeout.

Depending on your operating system, you can set timeouts

■

that are specific to various conditions, components, or procedures as well as specify the duration of those timeouts.

The following tables list power preference procedures that are not described in your operating system documentation.

For additional power preference options, refer to your

■

operating system documentation. For a summary of battery conservation settings that extend the

■

running time from a single charge, refer to “Conserving Battery Power” later in this chapter.

Managing Power 5-13

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0

Refer to the following table for procedures on setting power preferences.

Preference Procedure from Control Panel

Select a preset level of power use that applies whenever the computer is running on a battery pack.

NOTE: A battery conservation level can also be displayed and selected with the Fn+F7 hotkeys.

Create a level of power use that applies settings for the following whenever the computer is running on a battery pack

■

Suspend timeout

■

System idle timeout

■

Processor speed

■

Screen brightness

Enable/disable low-battery warning beeps.

Set Hibernation timeout. Select Power (or Compaq Power)

Exit Suspend after a userselected timeout.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a conservation level:

■

High provides maximum battery conservation.

■

Medium balances battery conservation and system performance.

■

None (drain) provides maximum power.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) Battery Conservation Settings tab. Select Custom, then enter your preferences.

NOTE: Although a battery conservation level can be displayed and selected with the Fn+F7 hotkeys, Custom level preferences must be entered on the Battery Conservation Settings tab.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select the On or Off radio button.

Hibernation tab, then select a timeout from the Timeout drop-down list.

NOTE: This setting does not affect system-initiated Hibernation during a critical low-battery condition.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) Resume Timer tab. Select the Enabled check box, then select a date from the Date drop-down list and a time from the Time drop-down list.

Continued

5-14 Managing Power

Preference Procedure from Control Panel

Set computer to initiate Hibernation rather than Suspend.

In Windows 95, turn off power to an optional PC Card modem

Change location of Hibernation file.

Enable/Disable Hibernation. Select Power (or Compaq Power)

In Windows NT 4.0, create a general level of power use that applies whenever the computer is running on external AC or DC power. You can enter settings for

■

Screen save timeout.

■

Hard drive timeout.

■

Energy-saving monitor timeout.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) Hibernation tab, then select Standby in the Timeout drop-down list.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) PC-Card Modems tab, then select Turn Off Power to PC Card Modem when not in use check box.

Select Power (or Compaq Power) Hibernation tab, then select the new location from the Drive for Hibernation File drop-down list.

Hibernation tab, then select the On or Off button.

CAUTION: If the computer reaches a critical low-battery condition while Hibernation is turned off, unsaved work can be lost.

1. Select Compaq PowerÆAC Energy Saver tab.

2. Select the AC Energy Saver On radio button.

3. To set a screen save timeout, select a timeout in the Screen Save drop-down list.

4. To set a hard drive timeout, select a timeout in the Hard Disk Idle drop-down list.

5. To enable an external monitor to enter a low-power mode following a screen save timeout, select the Energy Save Monitor check box.

NOTE: You will not be logged off a network when the monitor enters low-power mode.

Managing Power 5-15

Setting Power Preferences in Windows 98

To access most power preference settings

—Select Start

SettingsÆControl PanelÆPower Management. For information about setting all Power Management preferences except the following, refer to your Windows 98 documentation.

To enable or disable Hibernation

—Select the Hibernation tab,

then select the On or Off button.

To set a screen brightness level that applies when the computer is running on a battery pack

—Select the Battery Conservation Settings tab, then select a percent from the Brightness drop-down list.

If you are accustomed to running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 on a Compaq portable computer

—You will find most of the power preference options you formerly accessed in Power Properties window in the Windows 98 Power Management Properties window. However, in Windows 98

Processor speed is managed by the operating system.

■

The easiest way to turn off power to a PC Card is to remove

■

the PC Card. The

■

The preferences you formerly set on the Resume Timer tab

■

hotkeys open the Power Schemes window.

Fn+F7

can be set at StartÆProgramsÆAccessoriesÆSystem ToolsÆScheduled Tasks.

5-16 Managing Power

Turning Auto Insert Notification On or Off

Auto Insert Notification runs a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM on insertion, but drains power and prevents system-initiated Suspend (Standby) and prevents system-initiated hibernation.

The Auto Insert Notification prevents system-initiated

NOTE:

(timeout) suspend/hibernation in Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0.

Turn off Auto Insert Notification:

In Windows 95 or Windows 98

■

select StartÆSettings Control PanelÆSystemÆDevice ManagerÆCD-ROM Properties. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.

In Windows NT 4.0

■

select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq PowerÆBattery Conservation Settings tab. Clear the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.

To turn on auto insert notification, access the CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification check box as instructed above, then select the check box.

Conserving Battery Power

Battery Power Conservation Checklist

Exit modem applications and turn off local area network

■

(LAN) connections when you are not using them. Disconnect external equipment you are not using that is not

■

connected to an external power source. If you leave your work, initiate Suspend (Standby) or

■

Hibernation or shut down the computer. Remove PC Cards you are not using.

■

Æ Æ

Use the

■

Fn+F10

hotkeys to quickly raise and lower display

brightness as you work. Run the computer on external power while formatting

■

a diskette.

Managing Power 5-17

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 95

Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower. Then:

■

On the Battery Conservation Settings tab, select the High

■

battery conservation level or select the Custom battery conservation level, then enter even lower settings.

If you are using a PC Card modem, click the PC-Card

■

Modems tab, then select the Turn Off PC-Card Modems When Not in Use check box.

If a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is in the system, clear the CD-

■

ROM Auto Insert Notification check box.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows 98

Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower

■

ManagementÆPower Schemes tab, then create a power scheme that conserves battery power.

Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPower

■

ManagementÆBattery Conservation Settings. Then select a low screen brightness.

Conserving Battery Power in Windows NT 4.0

Select the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆCompaq

■

PowerÆBattery Conservation Settings tab. Then:

Select the High battery conservation level

■

or Select the Custom battery conservation level, then enter

■

even lower settings.

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chapter

ORKING WITH REMOVABLE

RIVES AND DEVICE BAYS

Bay Configuration

The two computer bays support standard as well as optional devices. Some devices can be hot plugged, while others must be inserted after the computer has been turned off. The following table is a list of devices supported in all bays, as well as the computer power state required before inserting the device (see Chapter 2 for bay locations):

Bay Configuration

Functional Bay Devices Supported Power State

MultiBay CD-ROM drive On or Off

DVD drive On or Off LS-120 Drive On or Off Second hard drive Off Second battery pack On

Battery bay Primary battery pack On

NOTE:

If a diskette drive is inserted in the MultiBay, only the

computer’s primary diskette drive will work.

Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays 6-1

Caring for Removable Drives

Removable drives such as the hard drive, CD-ROM or DVDROM drive, and LS-120 drive are fragile computer components that must be handled with care.

WARNING:

allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

or to prevent loss of information, observe the following precautions.

Back up the information on a hard drive before removing it.

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To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces,

To prevent damage to the computer or removable drive

Failure to back up the hard drive can result in loss of information if the drive is handled improperly.

If there is a diskette, compact disc, or digital video disc in a

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drive, remove it prior to removing the media from the computer.

Do not remove a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with the tray

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extended. Before removing the drive, push the drive tray into the drive.

Ensure that you are discharged of static electricity before

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handling a removable drive. Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. When handling a removable drive, always grasp the outer case and avoid touching the connectors.

Do not use force when inserting a drive into a bay. Excessive

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force may damage the connectors. Carefully handle the removable drive. DO NOT DROP IT.

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Avoid exposing a hard drive to products with magnetic fields

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such as video and audio tape erasure products, monitors, and speakers.

Do not spray the drive with cleaners or expose it to liquids.

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Avoid exposing the drive to temperature extremes.

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6-2 Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays

Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot

If more than one drive is in the system, the computer selects the drive to start from by searching for (1) a bootable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM; (2) a bootable diskette; and (3) a bootable hard drive. The computer can start from:

Any bootable hard drive in the computer or diskette drive.

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Any bootable diskette or hard drive in an optional docking

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base. Any bootable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.

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NOTE:

A bootable hard drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or diskette contains files needed by the computer to start up and operate properly.

By default, MultiBoot is disabled and the computer selects the startup drive by searching these locations in this sequence:

1. Diskette drive

2. Computer hard drive

3. Computer MultiBay To enable MultiBoot and change the sequence of the computer

drive bay locations that the computer searches during startup:

1. Restart the computer, then press

when the blinking cursor

F10

appears upper-right on the screen.

To change the language, press

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For navigation instructions, press

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2. Select Advanced➔Boot Options, then press

F2.

F1.

Enter.

3. Toggle the MultiBoot field to Enable.

4. Toggle the Boot Order fields to the boot sequence you prefer.

5. To safe your preferences and exit Boot Options, press

F10.

6. To confirm saving your changes and restart the computer,

select File➔Save Changes and Exit, then press

F10.

When the computer restarts and searches for a startup drive, it considers only the first drive of each type.

Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays 6-3

IMPORTANT:

Changing the boot order also changes the logical drive designations. For example, if you start up from a hard drive in the MultiBay, it becomes drive C and a hard drive in the primary hard drive bay becomes drive D. Starting up from a network card does not affect logical drive designations.

Selecting Diskettes

The diskette drive reads and writes information onto a

3.5-inch/8,89-cm diskette. The MultiBay also accommodates an optional LS-120 drive. Each drive accepts the following diskettes:

Type of Drive Diskettes Accepted

Diskette Drive 1.44-MB high-density (HD)

720-Kbyte double-density (DD)

1.2-MB Japanese format

LS-120 Drive 120-MB SuperDisk

1.44-MB high-density (HD) 720-Kbyte double-density (DD)

6-4 Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays

MultiBay Devices

The MultiBay supports a CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, LS-120 drive, second hard drive, or a second battery pack.

CAUTION:

Refer to "Bay Configuration" in this chapter to determine if the computer must be on or off before inserting or removing MultiBay devices. This helps protect the computer or the device from damage or data loss.

Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Before touching the hard drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object.

Some but not all MultiBay devices can be hot plugged.

Inserting a MultiBay Device

1. If your device is not hot-pluggable, turn off the computer.

2. Insert the device into the MultiBay until it locks into place.

IMPORTANT:

into a hard drive adapter before installing the drive into the MultiBay.

If installing a second hard drive, insert the hard drive

Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays 6-5

Removing a MultiBay Device

1. If your device is not hot-pluggable, turn off the computer.

2. Press the MultiBay release lever to release the device.

IMPORTANT:

When removing a second hard drive, first remove the adapter from the MultiBay, then remove the hard drive from the adapter.

3. Remove the device.

Using a Second Hard Drive

The computer is designed to use up to two hard drives: one in the computer and one in the computer MultiBay. Refer to the section “Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot” in this chapter.

6-6 Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays

Using the CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive

Inserting a Compact Disc

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button on the bezel of the CD-ROM drive to release the CD loading tray.

3. Slowly pull out the CD loading tray until it is fully extended.

4. Remove the CD from its protective case and place it in the CD loading tray, label side up. Handle the CD by the edges, not by the flat surfaces.

5. Push lightly on the bezel of the CD loading tray to close it.

The light on the CD-ROM drive turns on while the computer reads the CD’s table of contents. The light turns off when the CD-ROM drive is ready to receive commands.

Removing a Compact Disc

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the eject button on the front panel to open the CD loading tray.

3. Slowly pull out the CD loading tray until it is fully extended.

4. Remove the CD from the tray. Handle the CD by the edges, not by the flat surfaces.

5. Place the CD in its protective case.

6. Gently push the front panel of the CD loading tray to close it.

Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays 6-7

Manually Ejecting a Compact Disc

If a compact disc becomes lodged in the CD-ROM drive, remove it by using the following steps:

1. Insert a paper clip or similar thin metal rod into the manual release hole on the front bezel of the CD-ROM drive. Press firmly.

2. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until it is fully extended.

3. Remove the compact disc.

Using the LS-120 Drive

The LS-120 Drive is a high-capacity diskette drive that resembles a 3.5-inch/8.89-cm diskette drive. The LS-120 drive can read a

3.5-inch/8.89-cm disk, and has a capacity of 120 MB.

Using the Second Battery Pack

The computer is designed to use up to two battery packs: the primary battery pack is in the computer and the second battery pack is in the MultiBay.

6-8 Working with Removable Drives and Device Bays

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SING AN INTERNAL MODEM

VAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS

Connecting the Modem Cable

To connect the modem to a standard telephone wall jack:

)

WARNING:

that the modem line is disconnected from the telephone network when opening the equipments enclosure.

WARNING:

to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the Ethernet RJ-45 jack.

1. Connect one end of the modem cable 1 into the RJ-11 jack on the right side of the computer.

IMPORTANT:

(Digital Access Arrangement) that supports multiple countries. However, some countries may require an adapter to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack.

The modem cable may include EMI suppression. For continued EMI emissions compliance, plug that end of the cable into the computer.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always ensure

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage

The internal modem uses a universal DAA

Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models) 7-1

2. Plug the opposite end of the cable wall jack.

2 into a standard telephone

IMPORTANT:

Wall jacks for digital PBX systems may resemble standard telephone jacks but are not compatible with analog devices such as modems. Be sure the modem cable is connected to a regular analog phone line. Plugging the modem into a digital line will result in no dial tone and is not recommended. The modem includes protective circuitry against the digital lines producing excess current. A warning buzz will sound briefly when excessive current is detected during a call attempt, and the attempt is terminated with the phone line back on-hook.

Selecting Communication Software

You can operate the modem with preinstalled or optional software. To use preinstalled modem software, select StartÆPrograms. Then,

Select AccessoriesÆHyperTerminal for terminal emulation

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and data transfer.

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In Windows 95 select AccessoriesÆFaxÆCompose New Fax.

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In Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0 select RingCentral Fax.

7-2 Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)

Using Modem Commands and Dial Modifiers

You can configure most communications software without the use of AT commands or dial modifiers.

If you prefer to configure the modem using AT commands,

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select StartÆProgramsÆAccessoriesÆHyperTerminal. To access an AT command set including dial modifiers and

■

instructions, go to the Compaq Internet site at

http://www.compaq.com/support/portables.

Uninstalling the Modem

To uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows NT 4.0, you must log into Windows NT 4.0 with Administrator privileges. To uninstall the modem software and hardware under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0:

1. Click StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel.

2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3. Select the Compaq internal model from the list of software.

4. Click the Add/Remove button.

5. Click Yes to confirm.

6. If you are prompted to restart the system, click Yes.

Remove the modem hardware from the computer.

Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally

Using a Country-Specific Modem Adapter

Telephone jacks vary by country. The modem cable included with the computer plugs directly into an RJ-11 telephone jack. To plug the modem cable into a different type of telephone jack, you must use a country-specific modem cable adapter. A cable adapter is provided with the computer. To obtain the country-specific adapters required for your itinerary, refer to Appendix A to contact a Compaq-authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models) 7-3

To connect the modem using a country-specific modem adapter:

1. Plug either end of the modem cable included with the computer into the RJ-11 jack on the computer 1.

2. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone jack 2.

3. Plug the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter

Selecting a Country-Specific Modem Configuration

The internal modem is configured to meet operating approval in the country where you purchased your computer. If the modem is used in other countries during travel, the country selection setting for the modem needs to change to meet the telecommunications regulations for that country.

Modem country configuration is performed through the country drop-down box on the Dialing Properties screen of the modem Control Panel. To confirm that the modem has been approved for use by the telecommunications agency in the desired country, check the approvals label on the bottom of the computer. Or, for the most up-to-date information, refer to the Compaq Internet Web site at

7-4 Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)

www.compaq.com.

NOTE:

The internal modem supports a subset of the countries listed in the Dialing Properties. If you select an unsupported country, a warning will appear and USA will be selected if you don’t choose a different supported country.

You can confirm your country selection if running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0:

Click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆModemsÆDialing PropertiesÆand then view your country in the “I am in:” dropdown box.

If you are traveling, you can change your country selection if running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0:

Click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆModemsÆDialing PropertiesÆand then selecting your new country in the “I am in:” drop-down box.

NOTE:

For proper modem operation and to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements when traveling, change your modem country selection whenever you operate your modem in a different country.

Travel Connection Checklist

If you experience connection problems while using the modem outside your home country, the following suggestions may help.

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Check the telephone line type—the modem requires an analog, not a digital, telephone line. A telephone line described as a data line, fax machine line, modem line, or standard telephone line, is probably an analog line.

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Check for pulse or tone dialing—Dial a few digits on the telephone and listen for clicks (pulses) or tones. Then set your communication software to the corresponding dialing mode (pulse or tone).

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Check the telephone number you are dialing and the response of the remote modem—Dial the telephone number

on the telephone, wait for the remote modem to answer, then hang up.

Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models) 7-5

Set the modem to ignore dial tones

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—If the modem receives a dial tone it does not recognize, it will not dial and will display a No Dial Tone error message. To set the modem to ignore all dial tones before dialing:

1. Select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆModems.

2. Select your modem, then select PropertiesÆConnections tab, then clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box.

If you continue to receive the No Dial Tone error

NOTE:

message after clearing the checkbox, click StartÆSettings Control PanelÆDialing PropertiesÆselect USA in the “I am in:” drop-down box, then again clear the Wait for Dial Tone Before Dialing check box.

7-6 Using an Internal Modem (Available on Select Models)

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ONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard

To connect an external enhanced keyboard to the computer, connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard/mouse connector on the computer.

Connecting an External Monitor

CAUTION:

before connecting it to the computer or disconnecting it from the computer. To prevent damage to the computer display, do not place an external monitor or any other object on top of the computer when the computer is closed.

To connect an external VGA monitor:

1. Turn off the monitor.

2. Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor connector on the back of the computer.

3. Plug the monitor power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4. Turn on the monitor.

5. Ensure that the computer recognizes your monitor type. Click StartÆSettingsÆControl Panel then double-click Display. Select the appropriate manufacturer and model, if necessary.

NOTE:

If the external monitor does not immediately show a

display, try using the

To prevent damage to the computer, turn off the monitor

hotkeys.

Fn+F4

Connecting External Devices 8-1

Connecting a Television Monitor

CAUTION:

place a television monitor or any other object on top of the computer when the computer is closed.

To prevent damage to the computer display, do not

A Composite TV-Out is provided that allows you to switch your screen output from the computer display (panel and/or monitor) to a television monitor. To switch your computer output to the television monitor, use the Microsoft Windows Control Panel.

1. Turn off the television and plug the RCA-style television signal cable into the Composite TV-Out on the computer.

NOTE:

You can purchase an RCA-style television signal cable

at any home electronics store.

2. Plug the television power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

3. If you are running Windows 95 or later: to ensure that the computer recognizes your television format, click Start ÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆDisplay. Select the Settings tab, then the Advanced options. Click the Displays tab and select TV. Select the appropriate television format (NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL, or PAL-M).

If you are running Windows NT 4.0: to ensure that the

computer recognizes your television format, click StartÆProgramsÆ ATI UtilitiesÆATI Display Utility. Select the appropriate television format (NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL, or PAL-M).

4. Turn on the television.

5. If the television does not display the correct image, repeat Step 3 and select a different television format.

6. To switch back to the computer display, toggle the

Fn+F4

hotkeys back to the panel and/or monitor display mode, or follow the sequence in Step 3 and select Panel and/or Monitor.

8-2 Connecting External Devices

Connecting a Mouse or Other External Pointing Device

A PS/2-compatible mouse or external TouchPad can be connected to the computer.

To connect an external pointing device, insert the pointing device cable into the keyboard/mouse connector.

External pointing devices need software device drivers to operate. The necessary drivers should be provided by the manufacturer or may be preinstalled with Microsoft Windows.

Connecting a Serial Printer

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.

3. Connect the serial printer signal cable to the serial connector on the back of the computer.

4. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the printer and resume your work.

NOTE:

Windows should prompt you to set up your printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails, consult the printer documentation for printer device driver configuration information and instructions.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Plug the printer end of the printer signal cable into the printer.

3. Connect the parallel printer signal cable to the parallel connector on the back of the computer.

4. Plug the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.

5. Turn on the printer and resume your work.

NOTE:

Windows should prompt you to set up your printer before printing for the first time. If setup fails, you may need to consult the printer documentation for printer device driver configuration information and instructions.

Connecting External Devices 8-3

Connecting Infrared Equipment

NOTE:

Infrared-equipped computers are IrDA-compliant. Infrared performance may vary depending on peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications used. The infrared port is available only on specific models.

The infrared port allows wireless communication between your computer and other infrared-equipped devices. Operating system support for infrared communication is currently available with Microsoft Windows 95, but not for Windows NT 4.0. To operate infrared on computers running Windows NT 4.0, you will need to purchase optional software.

The infrared port produces an invisible beam of infrared light to communicate with another infrared-equipped device.

To establish an infrared link:

Be sure the infrared ports on both devices are turned on and

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facing each other at a distance no greater than 1.5 feet (about

0.5 meter). Avoid moving the infrared ports away from each other during

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data transmission. Avoid interference from remote control units, such as wireless

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headphones or audio devices, pointed at the infrared ports. Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing

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incandescent light close to the infrared ports. Keep the path between the infrared ports free of any objects

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that might interfere with data transmission. Do not point one of the ports more than 30 degrees (plus or

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minus 15 degrees off the center line) away from the infrared port of the device you are connecting with.

Configuring the Infrared Port

As you set up your infrared software, the following information may be helpful.

The infrared port default settings are: Port, COM3; address, 3;

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Interrupt Request (IRQ), 3.

8-4 Connecting External Devices

If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility asks you to

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choose a port for the infrared connection, you can select Serial Cable on COM5 or, if the computer is running a preinstalled Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, select Parallel Cable on LPT3.

Enabling the Infrared Port

In Windows 95 the infrared port must be enabled each time the computer is turned on or restarted. To enable the infrared port, select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆInfrared.

In Windows 98 the infrared port is enabled by default each time the computer starts up.

When the infrared port is enabled, the infrared icon appears on

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the taskbar and Infrared Monitor Search is enabled by default. While the Infrared Monitor Search is enabled

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You can establish an infrared link.

❏

The system cannot initiate Suspend (Standby). User-

❏

initiated Suspend (Standby) is not affected.

When the Infrared Monitor Search is disabled

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Power is conserved.

❏

You cannot establish an infrared link.

❏

The system can initiate Suspend (Standby).

❏

Connecting External Devices 8-5

Connecting USB Peripherals

Your computer comes equipped with a port that connects Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to the computer.

Your computer can support certain USB devices without any special drivers. These include hubs and keyboards. To connect USB devices for which the device manufacturer provided no special drivers, you will need an operating system that has USB support, such as Windows 95 or Windows 98 preinstalled by Compaq. Later versions of the Windows operating systems will add functionality that may allow you to attach any USB device to your computer (for example, a video camera) and allow many USB devices to be connected and working simultaneously.

A USB keyboard and mouse, optionally connected through a hub, offer the same functionality as a standard keyboard and mouse connected through the keyboard/mouse connector. Future operating systems will have extended USB capabilities which will replace the USB capabilities built into the computer.

Connecting to a Port Replicator

To connect the computer to a port replicator, refer to the instructions that came with the docking device.

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SING

PC C

ARDS

PC Card Types

This computer supports a single Type II or Type III PC Card. It supports both 16-bit and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards. Several kinds of PC Cards are supported, such as network cards, hard drive cards, memory cards, and fax/modem cards.

For a current list of third-party PC Cards qualified on this computer, call your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Inserting a PC Card

1. If you are running Windows NT 4.0 but not CardWare 5.0 provided by Compaq, turn off the computer. If you are running Windows 95, you do not need to turn off the computer or initiate Suspend before inserting a PC Card.

NOTE:

If you are running Windows NT 4.0 and CardWare 5.0 provided by Compaq, most PC Cards can be inserted while the computer is on. Contact your PC Card vendor directly for information about the level of support they offer for hot insertion with CardWare 5.0.

Using PC Cards 9-1

2. With the label side up, insert the 68-pin connector side of the PC Card into the PC Card slot, pushing gently until firmly seated.

CAUTION:

pressure when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot.

To prevent damage to the connectors, use minimal

If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98 and your computer is on, the computer automatically configures a plug and play card and most other PC Cards. If the computer is turned off or in Suspend, a card is not configured until you turn on the computer or exit Suspend.

Windows NT 4.0 is not a plug and play operating system at this time. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, the computer configures a card only when it is on at the time the PC Card is inserted into the PC Card slot. The computer only recognizes that a PC Card has been removed if the PC Card slot is empty when the computer is powered on or the PC Card slot is empty at startup.

After the computer has configured the card, the computer beeps twice to indicate that the card is ready for use.

IMPORTANT:

After the PC Card has been inserted and configured, it may be necessary to perform an initial setup procedure. For example, a new storage card may need to be formatted, or a new network card may need drivers installed. For detailed information on setup procedures for various network PC Cards, refer to the instructions provided by the PC Card manufacturer.

9-2 Using PC Cards

Removing a PC Card

1. If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you must stop the PC Card before removing it (see “Stopping a PC Card” later in this chapter). You do not need to turn the computer off or initiate Suspend. If you are running Windows NT 4.0, you must close Windows NT 4.0 and turn off the computer.

CAUTION:

cause loss of data.

2. To release the PC Card eject button, depress the button 1 once. To eject the PC Card, firmly depress the PC Card eject button a second time.

3. Remove the card 2.

NOTE:

If you are running Windows 95, the computer beeps twice if

it is turned on when the PC Card is removed.

Failure to stop a PC Card before removing it may

Using PC Cards 9-3

PC Card Device Drivers

Device drivers are programs or data files containing information needed to run a specific PC Card. Most of the device drivers you need are preinstalled on the computer.

NOTE:

In order to save available memory, some device drivers are

not enabled after being installed. Some types of PC Cards, such as network cards, Global

Positioning System (GPS) cards, SCSI cards, audio cards, and multifunction cards, require an additional PC Card–specific software device driver to function properly. This software device driver is provided on diskette by the PC Card manufacturer and should be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install any other PC Card software on the computer such as Card and Socket Services, even if prompted to do so.

CAUTION:

the computer. If you install Card and Socket Services or enablers provided by other vendors over software preinstalled on the computer, the computer may no longer work properly with all of your PC Cards.

Compaq has tested the PC Card software preinstalled on

Changing PC Card Settings

To view or configure the adapter in your PC Card under Windows 95 or Windows 98, access the Device Manager (StartÆ SettingsÆControl PanelÆdouble-click SystemÆDevice Manager), and select the appropriate device type for the card you want to configure.

NOTE:

If your PC Card has never been inserted, a dialog box will appear when you insert the card into the PC Card slot and will automatically display setting information for the card.

Managing PC Card Power

PC Cards are powered accessories in a small form factor. When PC Cards are installed in your computer, they draw power from the system even when they are not in use.

9-4 Using PC Cards

If you are running Windows 95, remove PC Cards when they are not in use to conserve power, or turn off power to the PC Card slots through Power Properties (click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆdouble-click PowerÆPower Properties).

If you are running Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0, remove PC Cards when they are not in use to conserve power.

If you are operating the computer on a battery pack, disable power to the PC Card slots to extend the battery life. PC Card power will be conserved when the computer is in Suspend.

Zoomed Video

A zoomed video PC Card promotes higher overall system performance for MPEG playback.

The computer supports Zoomed Video PC Cards under Windows 95 and Windows 98. Windows NT 4.0 does not support Zoomed Video.

Always insert a Zoomed Video card into the bottom PC Card slot.

Stopping a PC Card

If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, you should always stop a PC Card before removing it from a PC Card slot. There are two ways stop a PC Card:

IMPORTANT:

removing.

Click the PC Card icon in the notification area on the taskbar.

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A list of PC Cards in the system appears. Click the PC Card that you want to stop.

Click StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆPC Card icon. Click

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the PC Card that you want to stop.

When the message appears that it is safe to remove the card, remove the PC Card.

Always stop a LAN, ATA, or SCSI card before

Using PC Cards 9-5

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SING AUDIO FEATURES

Identifying the Audio Components

The computer provides the following internal and external audio capabilities:

Audio Components

Component Function

Stereo speakers Built-in speakers that provide high-

Speaker ports Integrated tuned loudspeaker ports

quality stereo and multimedia sound. They also support external audio input devices such as a CD player, tape deck, or stereo tuner connected to the computer.

that allow airflow to and from the internal stereo speakers.

Using Audio Features 10-1

Volume button (down) Decreases volume to the built-in

Volume button (up) Increases volume to the built-in

Microphone jack Connects an external mono

Stereo speaker/headphone

jack

Internal microphone Built-in monophonic microphone for

NOTE:

With stereo speakers muted, system beeps are still audible

speakers, to external speakers, or to headphones plugged into the stereo speaker/headphone jack on the computer.

microphone. The jack requires a

3.5-mm, 2-conductor or 3-conductor plug.

Connects headphones, head set, or external speakers to the computer. The jack requires a 3.5-mm, 3-conductor plug.

the multimedia sound system. The internal microphone supports audio input for spoken comments.

unless they have been turned off.

WARNING:

control before putting on headphones.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume

Using Internal and External Microphones

The internal microphone is disabled when an electret condenser microphone with a 3.5-mm plug is plugged into the microphone line-in jack.

IMPORTANT:

microphone jack is acceptable, but the left channel will be recorded on both the left and right channels. A dynamic microphone will not achieve the recommended sensitivity.

10-2 Using Audio Features

A stereo electret condenser microphone in the mono

Using Internal and External Speakers/Headphones

External speakers:

Provide more separation for the left and right audio channels.

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Produce more volume with amplified speakers.

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Produce higher quality sound.

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CAUTION:

speaker/headphone jack. A mono plug can result in damage to the computer.

Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug in the stereo

The internal stereo speakers are disabled when external speakers or headphones are connected to the speaker/headphone line-out jack.

WARNING:

the volume level of software applications before you put on headphones.

To reduce the risk of personal injury to hearing, check

Controlling Audio Volume

Audio volume control affects the stereo speakers, headphones, and external speakers that are connected to the stereo speaker/headphone jack.

There are three ways to control the audio volume:

Using volume control buttons on the front of the computer.

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The right button increases the volume. The left button decreases the volume. To mute sound completely, press both volume buttons simultaneously.

Using volume control features available under the Audio tab

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in Multimedia Properties. Using the

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warning beeps).

hotkeys (adjusts only the volume of system

Fn+F5

Some software applications, such as game programs, include their own volume controls. You may need to use the software to adjust volume to the desired sound level.

Using Audio Features 10-3

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